Praiscort Ointment

Praiscort Ointment is a topical prescription medicine containing triamcinolone acetonide in an ointment base. Each tube of Praiscort Ointment contains the amount of triamcinolone acetonide listed on the pack, and it belongs to the corticosteroid class. It is used to relieve inflammation, redness, itching, and irritation from steroid-responsive skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. Because it is an ointment, Praiscort Ointment has a greasy, moisture-sealing base that can be helpful for dry or thickened skin.

How it works: Triamcinolone acetonide is a corticosteroid that calms the skin’s immune response, which helps reduce swelling, redness, and itching. In ointment form, Praiscort Ointment also helps lock in moisture and protect irritated skin while the medicine works.

Praiscort Ointment is the ointment formulation of triamcinolone acetonide, so it is chosen when a doctor wants a richer, more occlusive product than a cream or lotion. Ointments often stay on the skin longer and can feel greasier, which may make them better for very dry, scaly, or cracked areas. The exact strength is the one labeled on the tube, and your clinician may select it based on the body area and severity of the rash.

• Eczema
• Dermatitis
• Allergic skin inflammation
• Itchy, red rash
• Steroid-responsive skin irritation

• Apply only to the skin; do not take by mouth.
• Use a thin film on the affected area only, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Wash and dry your hands before and after applying Praiscort Ointment, unless you are treating the hands.
• Do not cover with tight bandages or airtight dressings unless instructed, because this can increase absorption.
• Avoid getting the ointment in the eyes, mouth, nose, or vagina.
• Use it at the times and for the length your doctor prescribes; do not apply extra just because the area still looks irritated.

Praiscort Ointment provides triamcinolone acetonide in the strength printed on the tube, and the dose is measured by the amount of ointment applied to the skin, not by swallowing a tablet or capsule. It is usually applied in a thin layer 2 to 4 times daily, but the exact frequency and maximum amount per day depend on the body area, age, and severity of the condition. Your doctor decides the right schedule and whether this strength is appropriate for you.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Triamcinolone Acetonide may include:

• Burning or stinging at the application site
• Itching or irritation
• Dryness or peeling
• Skin thinning with repeated or prolonged use
• Stretch marks with overuse
• Folliculitis or acne-like bumps at the application site

• Use exactly on the skin; do not use in the eyes or on the inside of the mouth unless specifically directed.
• Do not use on untreated skin infections, including fungal, bacterial, or viral infections, unless a clinician says it is appropriate.
• Extra caution is needed in children because their skin can absorb more steroid.
• Avoid long-term use on the face, groin, armpits, or skin folds unless prescribed, since these areas absorb more medicine.
• Do not cover the area with plastic wrap or airtight dressings unless your doctor instructs it.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have had skin thinning from steroid creams before.
• If the rash is not improving or is spreading, contact your clinician rather than increasing how often you apply it.

• Other topical steroids can increase the risk of side effects when used on the same area.
• Occlusive dressings or plastic coverings can raise absorption of triamcinolone acetonide.
• Topical calcineurin inhibitors or other anti-inflammatory skin medicines may change how your prescriber wants you to use Praiscort Ointment.
• Medicines that suppress the immune system may increase concern about skin infections while using a corticosteroid.

Store Praiscort Ointment at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep it away from excessive heat and moisture.